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If we are unable to negotiate a reduction in points on your moving violation, we will refund the entire fee. We are the only firm that guarantees our work, so if we are unable to help reduce your points, you get your money back. Due to my experience as a former Senior Deputy District Attorney, I have a 99% success rate in reducing points on moving violations. Additionally, many local judges will allow us to appear in court on your behalf, so you might not even have to attend the traffic court hearing to get your points reduced.
The experienced lawyers at Ellis B. Klein & Associates have handled over 5,000 moving violation cases including:
- Speeding (2 – 5 points)
- Speeding in a School Zone (*3 points)
- Speeding in a Work Zone (2 – 5 points + possible suspension)
- Traffic Control Signals / Failure to Stop at Red Light (3 points)
- Duties at Stop Sign / Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign (3 points)
- Improper Passing (3 points)
- Improper Left Turn (3 points)
- Following Too Closely (3 points)
- Driving at Safe Speeds (2 points)
- Careless Driving (3 points)
- Reckless Driving (5 points, 6 month suspension)
- Racing on Highways (5 points, 6 month suspension)
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident (4 points)
- Meeting/Overtaking School Bus (5 points, 60 day suspension)
- Driving Under Suspension
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) cases
- Out of State Residents
Penndot maintains a driving record for all licensed drivers in Pennsylvania. Most moving violations carry points which will appear on your driving record if you are convicted (found guilty) of the offense. Points on your license could lead to higher insurance premiums and potential suspension of your license. You should always follow the instructions on the citation, plead Not Guilty and a hearing will be scheduled in the local Magisterial District Court where the ticket was filed.
The experienced lawyers at Ellis B. Klein & Associates have handled over 5,000 matters in traffic court over the past 20+ years in practice. Many judges will permit us to appear in court on your behalf, so you may not even have to go to court to get your points reduced. If we are unable to reduce the points on your moving violation, we will refund the entire fee that you paid to us. Call us for a free consultation BEFORE you pay the fine and we would be happy to explain your options.
Pennsylvania Point System ExplainedPenndot keeps a driving record for all drivers in Pennsylvania. Most moving violation carry points which appear on your driving record. If a certain amount of points appear on a driving record, Penndot can impose penalties which may include suspension of your driver’s license. Three points are be removed from your record for each year you go ticket-free.
Accumulation of Six (6) Points – First Accumulation:
If you accumulate more than 6 points on your license, you will be required to take (and pass) the written driver’s exam. You have 30 days to pass the exam or your license will be suspended indefinitely until such time that the test is passed. If the test is passed within 30 days, two (2) points will be removed from your record.
Second Lifetime Accumulation of Six (6) Points:
If you accumulate more than six (6) points on your license for a second time in your life, you will be required to attend a mandatory hearing with Penndot, where a hearing examiner will review your driving record. At this hearing, the examiner can recommend that your license be suspended for 15 days, or that you be required to complete an on-road driving exam, or take no action. Two (2) points will be removed upon passing of the exam within 30 days. Failure to attend this hearing will result in a sixty (60) day suspension. Penndot will look at your entire driving record to determine if this is a second or subsequent accumulation of 6 points, which means they will look at your lifetime driving record in making this decision.
Third Lifetime Accumulation of Six (6) Points:
A mandatory hearing will be scheduled with Penndot for a hearing examiner to review the driving record and determine if a 30 day license suspension would be warranted. Failure to attend this hearing will result in an indefinite license suspension until the hearing is attended.
Accumulation of 11 or More Points:
If you reach 11 points or more on your record, there will be a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license as follows:
- First Suspension: 5 day suspension for each point over 11
- Second Suspension: 10 day suspension for each point over 11
- Third Suspension: 15 days for each point over 11
- Fourth or greater: One (1) year suspension
The experienced lawyers at Ellis B. Klein & Associates have handled over 5,000 matters in traffic court. Many judges will permit us to appear in court on your behalf, so you may not even have to go to court to get your points reduced. If we are unable to reduce the points on your moving violation, we will refund the entire fee that you paid to us. Call us for a free consultation BEFORE you pay the fine and we would be happy to explain your options.
Pennsylvania Points for Moving Violations| Vehicle | Code Description | # of Points |
| 1512 | Violation of restriction on driver's license - wearing glasses, etc | 2 |
| 1571 | Violation concerning license | 3 |
| 3102 | Failure to obey authorized persons directing traffic | 2 |
| 3111.1 | Obedience to traffic control devices warning of hazardous conditions | 2 |
| 3112(a)(3)(i) or (ii) | Failure to stop for a red light | 3 |
| 3114(a)(1) | Failure to stop for a flashing red light | 3 |
| 3302 | Failure to yield half of roadway to oncoming vehicle | 3 |
| 3303 | Improper passing, overtaken driver to maintain speed; passing driver to pull in at safe distance | 3 |
| 3304 | Improper passing on the right | 3 |
| 3305 | Improper passing on the left, clear distance ahead | 3 |
| 3306(a)(1) | Improper passing on a hill | 4 |
| 3306(a)(2) | Improper passing at a railroad crossing or intersection | 3 |
| 3306(a)(3) | Improper passing at a bridge or tunnel | 3 |
| 3307 | Improper passing in a no-passing zone | 3 |
| 3310 | Following too closely | 3 |
| 3321 | Failure to yield to driver on the right at intersection | 3 |
| 3322 | Failure to yield to oncoming driver when making left turn | 3 |
| 3323(b) | Failure to stop for stop sign | 3 |
| 3323(c) | Failure to yield at yield sign | 3 |
| 3324 | Failure to yield when entering or crossing roadway between intersections | 3 |
| 3332 | Improper turning around - illegal U-turns | 3 |
| 3341(a) | Failure to obey signal indicating approach of train | 2 |
| 3341(b) | Failure to comply with crossing gate or barrier 30-day suspension and | 4 |
| 3342(b) or (e) | Failure to stop at railroad crossings | 4 |
| 3344 | Failure to stop when entering from alley, driveway or building | 3 |
| 3345(a) | Failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights 60-day suspension and | 5 |
| 3361 | Driving too fast for conditions (if violation occurs in an active work zone and in conjunction with an accident, 15-day suspension) | 2 |
| 3362 | Exceeding maximum speed (Miles over Speed Limit): | |
| 6 to 10 | 2 | |
| 11 to 15 (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and | 3 | |
| 16 to 25 (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and | 4 | |
| 26 to 30 (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and | 5 | |
| 31 and over Departmental Hearing and Sanctions provided under Section 1536(d) (if violation occurs in an active work zone, 15-day suspension) and | 5 | |
| 3365(b) | Exceeding special speed limit in school zone | 3 |
| 3365(c) | Exceeding special speed limit for trucks on downgrades | 3 |
| 3542(a) | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk | 2 |
| 3547(a) | Failure to yield to pedestrian on sidewalk when entering from a driveway or alley | 3 |
| 3549(a) | Failure to yield to blind pedestrians | 3 |
| 3702 | Improper backing | 3 |
| 3714(a) | Careless driving | 3 |
| 3745 | Leaving scene of accident involving property damage only | 4 |
